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UW-Madison Libraries' "master plan" calls for a significant restructuring of Memorial Library.

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UW-Madison plan envisions new library, significant remodel of Memorial

By Noah Habenstreit | Nov. 30, 2017

If UW-Madison Libraries sticks to its “master plan,” the school will see a new south campus library and a significant restructuring of Memorial Library within the next 20-25 years. The proposal, formerly announced last week after a year-long planning process, calls for a “hub” library system, in which a number of smaller, specialized libraries would be consolidated into a few larger libraries.

Some local residents are unsettled by Madison Kipp Corporation’s environmental impact.

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Some Madison residents troubled following factory’s most recent pollution offense

By Adam Maisto | Nov. 30, 2017

As an aluminum manufacturer reaches a settlement with the state over pollution violations, some Madison residents remain concerned about the company’s environmental impact.

A new meal program — which will be implemented at the start of the next school year — will require students living in dorms to deposit a minimum of $1,400 onto their WisCard for dining purposes.

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Housing residents will be required to deposit $1400 in dining dollars

By Lawrence Andrea | Nov. 30, 2017

Students in UW-Madison’s dorms will see a new charge on their housing bill next year. The university will require residents to deposit a minimum of $1,400 on their WisCard, to be used exclusively in dining halls.

Gov. Scott Walker is proposing a new $6.8 million campaign to attract young workers to Wisconsin.

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Walker launches campaign to bring college graduates back to Wisconsin

By Will Husted | Nov. 29, 2017

Gov. Scott Walker announced the launch of a $6.8 million marketing proposal aimed to attract and retain workers in the state at the Future Wisconsin Summit Wednesday.

Wisconsin will have to find the funds to cover health insurance costs for 118,000 kids.

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Costs for Wisconsin children’s insurance could rise if national program ends

By Marissa Beaty | Nov. 29, 2017

With little evidence that Congress will renew the Children’s Health Insurance Program, commonly known as CHIP, many states face the reality that millions of children will lose their insurance.

If the Senate version of the GOP tax bill becomes law, UW-Madison’s scholarship funds could take a hit.

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Senate may place tax on Badger apparel, threatening scholarship funding

By Noah Habenstreit | Nov. 29, 2017

If the controversial GOP tax bill passes Congress, UW-Madison could lose significant money used for scholarships for low-income students.

Colin Rohm, a UW-Madison student advisor, recently passed away as a result of bacterial pneumonia and complications of Type I diabetes.

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After a tragic death, a look into the impact of advisors

By Kayla Huynh | Nov. 29, 2017

With thousands of courses to choose from and a variety of graduation requirements to fulfill, the course selection process can be daunting.

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After Turning Point USA controversy, spring candidates now required to report campaign endorsements

By Maggie Chandler | Nov. 28, 2017

Students looking to run for the Associated Students of Madison spring 2018 elections will have to be transparent with their campaigns, Student Judiciary determined Tuesday.

According to a recent survey of UW-Madison students, faculty and staff, over 8 in 10 support a 100 percent tobacco-free campus.

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UW-Madison student orgs join #GivingTuesday

By Hannah Miller | Nov. 28, 2017

Dubbed the “Global Day of Giving,” UW-Madison students organizations are getting involved in #GivingTuesday as part of a campaign urging people nationwide to donate money to philanthropic organizations after Black Friday through social media connections.

The Madison Metropolitan School District will use a state grant of nearly a million dollars to improve school safety programs.

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MMSD report shows spike in number of students with disabilities restrained or secluded

By Regan Murray | Nov. 28, 2017

The Madison Municipal School District released a report showing that 8.8 percent of students with disabilities experienced incidences of seclusion or restraint over the 2016-’17 school year — an increase from 5.6 percent during the previous year.

Uber driver Doteh Albert Mensah faces tentative charges of second-degree sexual assault and substantial battery.

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Uber driver assaults Madison passenger, police say

By Gina Heeb | Nov. 28, 2017

A 36-year-old Uber driver reportedly sexually assaulted and battered a woman in her 20s this weekend after taking her to her Madison home.

State superintendent and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers says he doesn’t want state Attorney General Brad Schimel representing him in a lawsuit.

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State Superintendent Evers fires AG Schimel from representing him in lawsuit

By Dylan Ayer | Nov. 28, 2017

State Superintendent Tony Evers “fired” Wisconsin’s Attorney General Brad Schimel from representing Evers in a lawsuit issued against him last week, stating that Schimel has a conflict of interest in the case. The conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed the suit after Evers superseded recent legislation that requires heads of state agencies to receive approval from the governor’s Department of Administration before passing agency rules through their respective departments. Evers, who heads the state Department of Public Instruction, claims that the previous legislation does not apply since the DPI is supposed to be independent from federal executive departments. A similar case against Evers appeared in the state Supreme Court last year, with a ruling of 4-3 in favor of Evers.

State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, and state Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, both defended the decision to withhold records of sexual harassment issued against legislators and their staff Tuesday in an effort to protect victim privacy.

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Lawmakers support withholding sexual harassment data despite concern from experts

By Jessica Lipaz | Nov. 28, 2017

Majority and minority leaders in the Wisconsin Assembly have both agreed not to release records regarding complaints or investigations into sexual assault allegations against legislators or their staff, even though many professionals argue that this is ineffective when it comes to protecting victims’ rights. The opposition came to light as a plethora of national reports has surfaced in the media in recent weeks exposing sexual harassment by men in high profile, public positions. The decision to maintain a hold of records on sexual harassment claims against legislators or their staff came from state Assembly Chief Clerk Pat Fuller and state Senate Chief Clerk Jeff Rank.

A Massage Envy located on McKee Road fired an employee last year after he sexually assaulted a client.

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Massage company with Madison locations under fire for handling of sexual assault cases

By Gina Heeb | Nov. 27, 2017

A Massage Envy located on McKee Road fired an employee last year after he sexually assaulted a client.

Mark Figueroa, 22, was arrested after he allegedly cut a woman’s hand with a knife on the 600 block of State Street.

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Homeless man arrested after cutting woman with knife on State Street

By Noah Habenstreit | Nov. 27, 2017

A homeless man was arrested after he attacked other homeless individuals near UW-Madison’s campus Friday night.

UWPD officials met with UW-Madison community members in Union South Monday to discuss community concerns regarding police and safety.

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UWPD answers student concerns on communication, safety in forum

By Lawrence Andrea | Nov. 27, 2017

University of Wisconsin Police Department officials fielded questions from a small group of UW-Madison community members Monday in Union South — and communication was the main talking point.

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Wisconsin senators differ on controversial Net Neutrality repeal

By Robyn Cawley | Nov. 27, 2017

With the Federal Communications Commission set to repeal Net Neutrality rules, Wisconsin’s U.S. Senators have weighed in with sharply different stances.

Gov. Scott Walker signed two bills Monday aimed at helping homeless individuals.

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Walker signs pair of bills to combat homelessness

By Noah Habenstreit | Nov. 27, 2017

Gov. Scott Walker signed two bills into law Monday aimed at helping Wisconsin’s homeless population.

Five years after graduation, just 10 percent of out-of state UW students retain an address in the state, according to figures from the system’s annual accountability report.

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New UW grads often leave Wisconsin. A new campaign aims to draw them back.

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Nov. 27, 2017

Five years after graduation, just 10 percent of out-of state UW students retain an address in the state, according to figures from the system’s annual accountability report.

A look back at the UW-Madison 2018-19' academic year.

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UW-Madison to add a centralized reporting and database system for sexual harassment

By Kayla Huynh | Nov. 27, 2017

As sexual assault and harassment in the workplace gained national attention, UW-Madison is working to update its prevention and reporting of sexual harassment on campus.